Kempsey Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Kempsey’s crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 21% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflective of its rural character within the Malvern Hills. For every resident, this translates to a 1-in-156 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite seasonal fluctuations. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and other theft (15.2%). These patterns align with August’s role as a peak holiday month, where increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents may contribute to a rise in certain crime types. For example, the 100% increase in burglary—now at 0.2 per 1,000—may be partly explained by unoccupied homes during the summer break, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Similarly, the sharp rise in other theft (1.0 per 1,000) contrasts with shoplifting’s 37% deficit to the UK average, pointing to localized factors such as targeted thefts in built-up areas rather than retail crime. Anti-social behaviour, which rose to 1.6 per 1,000 (10% above the UK average), may also reflect the social dynamics of a small town with increased foot traffic during the holiday season. Despite these spikes, Kempsey’s crime profile continues to be shaped by its geographical and demographic context, with low urban density and limited commercial hubs contributing to its lower-than-average crime rate.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: anti-social behaviour (up 100% from 4 to 8), burglary (up 100% from 0 to 1), and other theft (up 100% from 0 to 5). These jumps suggest a shift in criminal activity during the summer holiday season, with anti-social behaviour likely linked to increased public gatherings and tourism. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, other theft—now at 1.0 per 1,000—surpassed the UK average by 96%, a stark contrast to shoplifting, which was 37% below the UK rate. This divergence highlights the impact of local factors: Kempsey’s built-up area within the Malvern Hills may see more targeted thefts, while retail crime remains lower due to fewer high-street commercial hubs.

Kempsey’s crime rate in August 2025 rose by 37.6% compared to the previous month’s 4.7 per 1,000, reaching 6.4 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains 21% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than broader national trends. When considering the population of 5,148 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 156 residents. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Kempsey compared to the UK average, even as the area sees a seasonal uptick in certain crime types. The 37.6% month-on-month rise may partly reflect August’s role as a peak holiday month, with increased tourism and potentially more unoccupied properties creating conditions for burglaries. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the area’s rural character and limited urban density—continue to shape the crime profile.